Medical Assistant - Primary Care - Float

Tahoe Forest Health System; Truckee (CA); On-site; USD 53,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is looking for a Medical Assistant who will float to various departments as needed. This role entails assisting physicians in examinations, managing patient records, and performing clinical tasks. The ideal candidate should possess a high school diploma and be knowledgeable in medical terminology, with bilingual Spanish skills preferred.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of medical terminology is essential.
• Experience as a medical assistant in a clinical setting is preferred.
• Willingness to be trained on-the-job for new duties.

Responsibilities

• Interviews patients and obtains vital signs.
• Prepares treatment rooms and assists medical staff during procedures.
• Maintains electronic medical records and manages patient files.

Skills

Medical terminology

Bilingual Spanish

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

This position is expected to float to various departments based on need.

Bargaining Unit: Outpatient Clinics - EA

Rate of Pay: $25.95/hour + DOE

Summary

Assists the physician or mid-level practitioner in the examination and treatment of patients performing technical services within the scope of practice of the medical assistant.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Interviews patients, obtains vital signs, documenting this information in the patient record.
• Prepares treatment rooms for examination of patients and for special procedures.
• Drapes patients as needed and positions instruments and equipment.
• Hands instruments and materials to practitioners as directed.
• Follows the policy for cleaning and/or processing instruments for sterilization and demonstrates proper sterile technique.
• Safely operates medical equipment as directed by the supervising physician/designee.
• Obtains test results as requested by the medical provider.
• Administers intramuscular, subcutaneous and intradermal injections, verifying correct medication and dosage with the licensed clinical staff.
• Routine Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) waived laboratory testing, as directed by the supervising physician/designee.
• Performs ear lavage for ear wax removal.
• Reinforces patient education materials/instructions under specific written authorization of the medical provider.
• Completes all tasks daily as assigned.
• Has ability to accurately maintain Electronic Medical Records (EMR).
• Obtains prior authorization for medications.
• Enters data into the computer as needed to maintain office and patient records.
• Maintains par levels of medical supplies and medications. Keeps rooms well-stocked and organized per practitioner preferences. Reports deficiencies to Clinic Supervisor or Lead for ordering.
• Ensures all outdated supplies, materials and medications are discarded and replaced per policy.
• Cleans patient care equipment per policy following each patient use. Reports safety concerns to Clinic Supervisor.
• Maintains cleanliness of patient exam rooms.
• Schedules appointments, takes patient payments and assists with phones, filing and other reception-related tasks when time permits.
• Demonstrates System Values in performance and behavior.
• Complies with System policies and procedures.
• Other duties as may be assigned.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Supervisory Responsibilities

No supervisory responsibilities.

Education and Experience

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Knowledge of medical terminology required, as well as familiarity with medical documents and medical chart components.

Licenses , Certifications

Required: For employees working in Nevada – current Nevada Laboratory Assistant license obtained within ninety-(90) days of employment within job classification.

Employee will be enrolled in the Resuscitation Quality Improvement (RQI) Basic Life Support (BLS) Entry or Prep Curriculum (depending on their previous BLS certification) which must be completed within three (3) months of hire.

All certifications must be kept valid and current. Compliance with any future change in testing or certification required by state legislature.

Other Experience/Qualifications

A willingness to be trained on-the-job in duties not previously learned is essential.

Experience as medical assistant in a medical office, working in a clinical setting with patients and handling charts.

Bi-lingual Spanish preferred.

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